PTSD
PTSD treatment center in Orange County
Enhance is a PTSD treatment center in Orange County, with therapy such as EMDR at the level of care you need. That can mean outpatient sessions, IOP or inpatient care.
(714) 862-19074.9 from 448 Google reviews
Clinically reviewed by Christina Khouie, MA, LMFT, our founder, on September 30, 2026. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.
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About PTSD
What is a PTSD treatment center?
A PTSD treatment center is a mental health program that treats post-traumatic stress disorder with trauma-focused therapy. Care happens at the level you need, from outpatient sessions to inpatient treatment.
NIMH describes PTSD as symptoms that continue after a traumatic event, such as reliving it, avoiding reminders, changes in mood and feeling constantly on alert.
PTSD
PTSD is diagnosed when specific symptoms last for a certain length of time after a trauma and affect daily functioning. Your assessment shows whether it fits and which level of care you need.
Trauma without PTSD
Many people need trauma therapy without meeting the criteria for PTSD. If that sounds like you, our trauma therapy page explains that treatment.
If you are thinking about suicide or are in danger right now, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.
What PTSD treatment involves
Your treatment plan combines these parts, and all of it follows trauma-informed care, which aims to avoid causing you more harm.
Individual therapy
One-to-one counseling with a licensed therapist, focused on intrusive memories, avoidance and feeling constantly on alert.
EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a trauma-focused therapy that works on painful memories without asking you to retell the whole event.
CBT and DBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy works on the beliefs trauma leaves behind, and DBT builds coping skills for strong emotions and urges.
Group therapy
Groups led by a licensed therapist, where you talk with other people in recovery about the effects of trauma on daily life.
Family therapy
Sessions with loved ones, when you want them involved, about how PTSD affects home life and how they can support your recovery.
Medication management
A licensed psychiatrist prescribes medication when it is part of your plan and reviews how it is working with your therapist.
Levels of care
Inpatient and outpatient PTSD care
You can get inpatient PTSD care when you can't stay safe at home, and outpatient care or IOP once the crisis has passed.
Inpatient
- Where you sleep
- On site, with clinical staff
- How much of your week
- All of it
- Who it suits
- Needs more than a day program
- What usually comes next
- PHP
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Most of each day
- Who it suits
- Can sleep at home safely
- What usually comes next
- IOP
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Part of the week
- Who it suits
- Keeping up work or school
- What usually comes next
- Outpatient
Outpatient
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Regular sessions
- Who it suits
- Doing well with therapy
- What usually comes next
- Ongoing care
Admissions will tell you on the first call which level of care fits your situation.
When to call
Common PTSD symptoms in adults
NIMH sorts common PTSD symptoms in adults into these types, and having some of them is worth an assessment.
- You have memories, nightmares or flashbacks of the event.
- You avoid places, people or conversations that remind you of it.
- You feel guilt, numbness or a loss of interest that does not go away.
- You startle easily, sleep poorly or feel angry out of proportion.
- You started drinking or using drugs to sleep or to forget.
Ask about inpatient care if
- You cannot stay safe overnight.
- Your symptoms and substance use are both out of control.
- Outpatient care has not been enough so far.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Therapies
Therapies used for PTSD
We treat PTSD with therapies such as EMDR and CBT, and with dual diagnosis care when addiction comes with it.
What happens when you call
See what happens when you call admissions or send us the form.
You call, or send the form
You tell admissions what is happening and whether you think PTSD treatment might fit.
We check your benefits
With your permission, we contact your insurer and find out what your plan covers.
You hear what it means
Admissions explains your deductible, your copay and which level of care your plan supports, in plain terms.
You decide
If you want to go ahead, admissions walks you through what happens next.
Benefits vary from plan to plan, and checking them does not guarantee coverage.
(714) 862-1907Cost and coverage
What your plan may cover
What you pay depends on your deductible, your copay and the level your insurer approves. Admissions checks your benefits with the insurer and tells you the figures before you decide anything.
We're in network with most insurance plans. If your plan isn't listed, call us and we'll check it for you.
Some plans we accept
- Ambetter
- MHN
- CalPERS
- Covered California
Common questions about PTSD treatment
If your question is not answered here, call admissions at (714) 862-1907.
What causes PTSD?
PTSD can develop after a traumatic event such as combat, assault, abuse, an accident, a disaster or the sudden death of someone close. NIMH notes that not everyone who lives through trauma develops PTSD.
How can PTSD and trauma affect daily life?
PTSD can affect your sleep, work, relationships and daily functioning. Social withdrawal is common, and some people start drinking or using drugs to cope.
What types of trauma can PTSD treatment address?
PTSD treatment can address a single event, such as an accident or an assault, and repeated harm, such as childhood trauma, abuse or combat.
How is PTSD diagnosed by a mental health professional?
A clinician asks about the trauma, your symptoms and how long they have lasted, using the DSM-5 criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder. You do not have to give every detail of the event.
What is the most powerful treatment for PTSD?
No single treatment works best for everyone. Clinical guidance points to trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR, and your plan is built around you after your assessment.
Can you go inpatient for PTSD?
Yes, when your symptoms make it unsafe to stay at home. Inpatient care helps you through that period, and most people then move to a day program or outpatient care.
What levels of care does a PTSD treatment center offer?
Enhance offers PTSD treatment in inpatient or residential care, PHP, IOP, outpatient care and virtual care. Admissions explains your treatment options and helps you choose where to start.
Can PTSD and addiction be treated together?
Yes, and this is called dual diagnosis treatment, for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. If withdrawal is dangerous, detox comes first, and trauma work starts once you are stable enough.
Are medications used in PTSD treatment?
Sometimes. A licensed psychiatrist may prescribe medication as part of your plan, alongside therapy rather than in place of it.
Do I have to retell the trauma?
No. EMDR does not require you to describe the whole event. You and your clinician choose what to work on, and you can stop at any time.
How long does PTSD treatment take?
It depends on your symptoms and the level of care your insurer approves. Your team reviews your progress with you and plans each step of your recovery.
Does insurance cover treatment at a PTSD treatment center?
Most commercial plans cover some mental health treatment, and what yours pays depends on the plan and the level of care. Admissions checks your benefits first, and verification is not a guarantee of coverage.
What should I look for when choosing a PTSD treatment center?
Look for licensed clinicians, trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, care for substance use when you need it, and accreditation. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission.
What happens during admissions?
Seeking help starts with a call or the form. Admissions checks your insurance, explains what your plan covers and which level of care fits, and calling does not commit you to treatment.
Call admissions about PTSD
Tell admissions whether you feel safe right now. They will tell you whether to go to an emergency room tonight or book an assessment.
Enhance Health Group14742 Newport Ave STE 208, Tustin, CA 92780